2 décembre 2020 - Advances in technology have resulted in the introduction of large numbers of small unmanned aircraft (UA), especially in populated areas. Commercial use is only expected to continue to expand. Many countries have adopted or are considering adoption of rules governing the operation of these new aircraft, also commonly referred to as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or “drones.”

01 December 2020. Following the recent EUROCONTROL report on TCAS RA compliance, IFALPA and IFATCA feel the need to send a reminder to the pilot and controller community.

6 novembre 2020 - There are numerous risks associated with reduced-crew and single-pilot operations. Most prominently, these risks stem from the increased workload for the remaining pilot, the elimination of a critical layer of monitoring and cross-checking and operating redundancy on the flight deck, and compromising the safety and security beyond acceptable levels of risk given the many variable emergency situations that may occur during a flight.

05 November 2020. Full details can be found in 20SAB08 – Special Procedures for In-Flight Contingencies in Oceanic Airspace. Attached here is an Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA-I) Operations Bulletin identifying special procedures for non-weather in-flight contingencies.

02 Novembre 2020 - Safe winter operations normally require special procedures by airline maintenance, engineering, ground crew, and de-icing personnel. In Finland, FINAVIA and TRAFICOM publish an annual Safety Bulletin on winter conditions. This bulletin focuses on operations in northern Finland but the content is relevant to other locations subject to similar weather. It provides excellent guidance for both flight crews and operators.

8 October 2020 - The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) was extremely disappointed to learn about the final verdict passed by a Court of the Russian Federation where three Air Traffic Controllers were sentenced to 5, 5 1⁄2 and 6 years imprisonment in the aftermath of the take-off accident of a Unijet Falcon 50 at Moscow- Vnukovo airport on 20 October 2014.

22 September 2020 - Whatever the cause of fatigue, flight safety must not be affected as a result. Flight Crew Members must not begin to carry out any task for a flight if, due to fatigue, they are or are likely to be, unfit to perform a task required of them during the flight.

16 September 2020 - Notice from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). IFALPA is distributing this Notice for the information of our Member Associations. At all times, crews should follow the advice of their national authorities and operators.

7 August 2020 - The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is closely monitoring the developments related to today’s accident of Air India Express Flight IX-1344, a Boeing 737-800 that overran runway 10 upon landing at Kozhikode International airport in India, and continued down a high slope, breaking into several parts.

24 July 2020 - This is a template checklist that Member Associations can use to adapt to the requirements of their operators and regulators requirements. This information should be treated as guidance and does not supersede the policies, procedures, or instructions of your health authority or operator.